BMW E60 Boot Fix

[@svetlinspirov5758]

I just did your fix. Brilliant work. My issue was with the actuator spinning in the opposite direction and no plate lights. Also the trunk actuator was spinning constantly in the opposite direction, only stopping when you press the key for 2 seconds, then spinning again. I had groud coming on the plus (yellow green wire) while nothing on ground. Ground on the trunk lid was disconnected from the groud group near the battery. Check with a wiring diagram of you have the proper voltages and connections on the actuator and the various lights in the plate and trunk. I've been thinking of a faulty body module, but it was 5 cut wires, all on the same place and that caused interference and absolutely illogical work of all these modules. BMW should have recalled all of these E60s. I don't know how this module can take input minus from output plus source and work with no groud.

[@asinfleur]

Trunk wouldn’t close today and it was raining like hell! I had same issues with opening and closing but today it wouldn’t close after opening but I fixed all the wiring thanks to you salute!!!!🫡

[@dodd135]

Thanks for the video, very helpful for fixing my 2006 e60 525i. Most of my wires were broken, including the two grey/yellow and two grey/brown wires. As another comment mentioned it does matter which goes to which. I bought a re-engineered SenCom wiring harness (Cat. #2016065) that uses more pliable wires and casing shipped from Germany. I mocked it up first to make sure everything worked (trunk latch button, license plate lights), then crimped everything up and wrapped with wire loom harness tape. Also replaced the trunk shock/spring assembly because it opened violently likely causing the cable damage in the first place. Hope this helps others.

[@daletaylor2124]

I had the same issue, including number plate light out and this awesome video has saved me hours of fault finding (or hundreds of pounds in the garage). Thank you so much for sharing!!!

[@johnmartinez4360]

Thank you!! Exactly where my problem was. My truck open sensor was fixed as well my buttons to open the trunk. Two wires shorted out and was causing my battery to die! Thanks again!!!

[@SupaSaiyanGuy]

Thanks, I have the same issue, was hesitant to try this but after seeing your video I will do this myself, I have also purchased a hand break leaver which I will be attempting to change too as the procedure seems simple on the Haynes manual. 2 out of five spanners difficulty.

[@rkanathigoda]

Great video. I had exactly the same problem. Joined the wires together and all good. Thank you

[@paulryan7078]

Thanks, you gave me confidence to go for this and in the process saved me a wad of cash. A few comments the grey/brown wires do make a difference, you got lucky, i didnt and had a problem with left numberplate light. I elected to cut all wires and add lengths to them, i would recommend 8inches, fix to boot wiring first,i wound them together and heat shrunk them,dont forget to label the end so you know whats what, then thread through the boot strut (i wrapped the wires in a piece of plastic bag so it would slide though more easily) and connect to main harness to troubleshoot. When happy all working trim lengths to suit and fix permanaently and heat shrink. done :-) And i didnt reuse the rubber protector as i suspect it caused the issue to begin with.

[@BaileyReuter]

Paul Ryan what type of wire did you use

[@drkjelliott]

Superb video. The ground seems to be the common issue . Your video really helped. Thank you

[@monty_pythan]

Same issues over the past few weeks. Issue corrected today with help from your vid, thanks @Mark West

[@MrPeorag]

Had the same problem. Fixed it the same way. Many thanks for your video. 520 d 2007 .

[@fun364]

Thank you so much bruv, this video covered the exact same issue I was dealing with. Cheers mate!

[@tonysevers7040]

Brilliant video mate ,helped me sort mine 😀👏👏👏👏👏

[@BaileyReuter]

What kind of wire did you use

[@jj-tq4hx]

Good vid mate! I have the exact same problems with my e60! Will definetly check out those pesky wires!

[@calisfinest909]

Shesh Great vedio man

[@BgFutre]

Good video. Thanks!

[@ianigreka]

Thank you very much.

[@bahcoboy7690]

I got like 50% of them broken. 2x Grey-Brown, 2x Grey-Yellow and 2x White-Brown cables... Hard to check what is what... Any tips? I watched electric wirings, but its complicated.

[@MrDutchentre]

Thanks! You saved me hundreds!!!

[@zohaibakhtarkhan]

Hi Mark. Can you please fix boot of my BMW e60. I am in west London. thanks

[@scottk917]

Excellent video thanks

[@jason7944]

I’ve done mine and my boot button stil does not work. I’ve replaced boot button still not working , fuse is ok and al wiring is ok. Any advice anyone for me

[@theodorebryant2483]

Great video but I haven’t been lucky even though my wires are in the same condition

[@Courageous_Lion]

Was the bad wire draining your battery?

[@Awayze]

Same issue but don't know how to get access to the wires.

[@albertndopu7954]

Thanks this really helped me :-)

[@royz2499]

Thanks for the Video ! Did you switch the battery off first ?

[@12oobandit]

Hi, No i left the battery connected...

[@royz2499]

Mark West Thanks for the fast respond. I was told its good if I weld them instead of just connect them . How long it will last like that

[@zuzanazverbikova1332]

thanks

[@12oobandit]

2005 BMW E60 boot doesn't open how to DIY repair

[@MDHenry4]

Same issue 2007 525I

[@weareguardians7384]

Yep ☕